Visitors won’t recognise this former ‘Pearl of the Orient’

Once the country cousin of the South-East Asian region and largely ignored by mainstream tourism, this formerly sleepy town in Cambodia is starting to soar.

• by Julie Miller

Six of the best socially responsible places to shop in Phnom Penh

Six of the best socially responsible places to shop in Phnom Penh

Six of the best socially responsible places to shop in Phnom Penh

Buy beautiful and unusual gifts and souvenirs, and change people's lives for the better.

• by Julie Miller

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Why this city is a must-see magical mess

Phnom Penh is a bustling, crazy mess - but somehow it works beautifully.

• by Jane Reddy

Cambodia's Royal Palace Phnom Penh

The Phnom Penh Royal Palace, set in exquisite gardens, is a golden example of Khmer architecture.

• by Alison Stewart

Six reasons to visit a site of unspeakable horror

Sometimes visiting the horrors of a country's past can act as a warning against letting it happen in the future.

• by Steve Meacham

Cambodia, southeast Asia: Phnom Penh's new riverside precinct

Phnom Penh's vibrant riverside precinct has been transformed from seedy to sensational.

• by Julie Miller

The top 10 signature drinks of cities around the world

You can't create an iconic drink, but some drinks say it all about a city.

• by Paul Chai

A family trip to Cambodia is built for adventure

Its brutal past cannot be denied, but a transforming Cambodia can be a magical place for kids.

Beyond the cities: Asia's top 10 must-do excursions

From beaches to bays, mountains to caves, it's always worth stepping outside the capital cities, writes Kerry van der Jagt.